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“Propelled pellets”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Propelled pellets”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, April 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter B
Last letter S
B ? S

A 3-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

B B S

The answer to “Propelled pellets” is BBS

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 0 0% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Propelled pellets” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, April 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is BBS — a 3-letter word that begins with B and ends with S.

This answer contains 0 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Propelled pellets”

What is the answer to “Propelled pellets” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BBS — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Friday, April 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Propelled pellets”?

The answer BBS contains 3 letters.

Was “Propelled pellets” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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